Thailand: Joseph Yamdee has been appointed resident manager of Mövenpick Residences Ekkamai Bangkok, the company’s first serviced residences in Asia.
Yamdee has 20 years’ experience in the sector, and has held management posts at Viva Garden Serviced Residence, Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok, Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok and Citadines Sukhumvit 16 Bangkok.
“A resident manager always has a critical role in running the property’s day-to-day operations, and this is especially true when opening a new property,” said Andrew Langdon, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts chief development officer and senior vice president Asia. “Joseph’s key goal is to strike a balance between offering exceptional service to our guests while achieving a profitable revenue level for the owners and a harmonious workplace for the team. We are confident he can help bring the Mövenpick Residences concept to life in the heart of Bangkok.”
Built by Thai developer Nusasiri Plc, Mövenpick Residences Ekkamai Bangkok will be the hotel group’s second property in Bangkok and a flagship for the company’s contemporary serviced apartment concept in Asia. It will feature fully furnished one- and two- bedroom units in Bangkok’s Ekkamai neighbourhood.
Amenities will include all-day dining, an outdoor swimming pool, library, fitness centre, and boardroom with capacity for up to 14. The property is set to open in March 2017.</p
